Chapter 67: Desensitization Therapy
To ordinary shareholders, Osborn Group had become a mess. The continuously plummeting stock price made retail investors completely give up on this sinking ship. When it came to Osborn Group, retail investors were practically seething with resentment.
To make matters worse, several shareholders of Osborn Group had recently been victims of terrorist attacks resulting in accidental deaths, which was like adding insult to injury.
Only Norman Osborn had been enjoying some success recently. Having taken the serum, Norman no longer felt the constraints of his hereditary disease. In fact, he seemed more energetic than ever.
"Harry, today is the day your school is visiting Osborn Group. I've already checked the list; your friend Peter Parker is on it. You should go and host him. You haven't seen each other for a while, right?"
"I got it. I'll contact Peter now." Seeing his father becoming more optimistic, Harry felt this was the life he wanted. As long as he and his father stayed safe and healthy, that was enough.
During this time, besides learning company management knowledge from his father's secretary Catherine, Harry also started learning basic lab operations from the idle lab staff.
Yes, Harry knew he didn't have the intelligence of his father Norman, but he believed he could still improve. If he couldn't be a pioneer, he could be an excellent manager.
"Peter, it's me, Harry. I heard you're visiting Osborn Group's lab today?"
"Yeah, how do you know?" Peter sounded a bit puzzled on the other end. This was an activity arranged by Midtown High. Every semester, outstanding students got the chance to participate.
It was considered a very good social practice event.
"Is Gwen going too? With her grades, she should have been selected as well, right?" Harry suddenly changed the topic and brought up the girl from their class.
Harry and Peter were at the awkward stage of youth, naturally very attentive about girls. Even the usually low-profile Peter had his dream girl.
Gwen Stacy was a celebrity in their class—not only was she excellent academically, on par with Peter, but also beautiful and the dream girl of many. Her father was the New York City Police Commissioner.
This made Gwen the center of attention in class.
"Yeah, Gwen is on the visitor list too." Peter's voice suddenly softened on the other end.
"Don't be scared, bro. Be bold. I think you have a chance with Gwen. But the biggest problem is, you're just too afraid to confess!"
"Forget it, Harry, don't meddle! You and Ned care so much about my love life? Aren't you guys single too?"
"Alright, alright. Dress sharp tomorrow. I'll give you a surprise when you get to Osborn!"
"Hey, Harry, didn't you drop out?" Just as Peter was about to chat more, Harry hung up.
The next day, Peter, unusually, dressed up following Harry's advice. Boarding the school bus, Peter finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Fortunately, everyone else had also dressed nicely, so Peter didn't stand out too much. Under everyone's glamorous appearance, Peter was just another ordinary student on the bus.
"Hey, Peter!"
"Ned? Weren't you off the list?"
"Didn't I tell you? Thompson is sick and can't come, so I'm filling in for him."
"I don't remember that..." Peter replied awkwardly.
"I know your attention's on Gwen..." Ned clearly understood Peter's thoughts.
"Keep your voice down, okay?" Peter quickly covered Ned's mouth and looked around—luckily, everyone was busy with their own affairs and didn't notice what was happening in their row. Peter finally relaxed.
His eyes landed on Gwen Stacy at the front of the bus, who looked especially radiant today. No matter where she was, Gwen was always the center of everyone's gaze.
But Peter didn't notice Michelle staring straight at him from the back row.
The bus arrived smoothly at the Osborn Group building. Everyone lined up in an orderly fashion.
"Attention everyone, Osborn Group has strict security measures. Keep order during the visit. Many areas are off-limits. Of course, those places have restricted access, so you won't get in. But if you wander around and cause damage, your internship grade this semester will definitely be a D."
After the teacher got off the bus, they gave another reminder. After all, kids this age are lively and curious, and if something went wrong, the teacher would be held responsible.
Just as they arrived at the entrance of the Osborn building, they suddenly saw Harry, dressed in a suit, waiting for them.
Behind Harry was a large group of beautiful ladies in professional attire and stockings. Of course, Harry had used his authority to mobilize front desk staff and HR department employees. Key management and lab personnel were not moved lightly.
"Hey, Peter, Ned, long time no see!" Harry opened his arms, seemingly about to hug his friends.
"Hahaha, Harry, didn't you drop out?"
"Why are you stammering? Didn't I tell you my father is Norman Osborn?" After Harry's self-disclosure, he instantly became the center of attention.
"When did you say that?"
"Oh, that doesn't matter. Now you know, right? I specially organized a little welcoming ceremony for you. How do you feel? Happy? Surprised?"
More like shocked than surprised, Peter thought. Because of Harry's big welcome, Peter and Ned also became the focus.
The teacher just smiled, knowing Harry's background.
"Alright, Harry, since you're the host here, take your classmates on a tour of Osborn Group. I'll take a break today."
"Don't worry, teacher, I've got this."
Harry gave a signal, and a pretty girl from the front desk immediately understood and started guiding Peter and the others.
"It's your first time here, so you're not familiar. Follow me, I'll show you around."
Because they were standing very close, the scent of the receptionist's perfume drifted straight into Peter's nose, making him blush. Clearly, she was deliberately close. Peter was completely embarrassed and even forgot about his goddess Gwen for a moment.
Michelle, who was watching Peter the whole time, was even more furious—looking like a steamed bun. Yes, Michelle had a secret crush on Peter, the good boy. In her eyes, Peter was perfect—kind, intelligent, and handsome.
But Michelle didn't yet have the courage to make a move.
After all, the boys' attention was all on Gwen Stacy; other girls were just background.
"Hey, Gwen, why don't we tour together?" Harry gave another signal. The receptionist immediately understood and pulled away from Peter, taking Harry's arm.
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